"A Pondering We Shall Go......"

[Cathleen]

I am creating this thread for those who enjoy pondering. There is so much in life to be curious and learn about. We can learn about ourselves, our thoughts and beliefs, sharing these with each other.

I would enjoy discussions on the meanings of lifes occurances, perhaps the "why" of things. What does it mean to you, what is meaningful to you at this time? Are there changes to be made in your life? Do you wonder about things like love, friendships, relationships, intimacy? Do you want to discuss ideas such as personal growth, letting go of harmful or hurtful behaviors?

Is this something you wonder about, ponder on? This is what I'd like this thread to be, a place we can let our thoughts out, wonder together and learn more about ourselves. Those thought provoking matters we all have in our lives.


I welcome you all and invite you to ponder about your life.



Lately I've been thinking about intentions. What intentions mean and how they are seen in the world. Wondering about the connections I feel with life, the people, nature, God (Spirit, Higher Power, etc) and how that impacts my behaviors.

The energy I put out to the world and what I get back. I notice when I'm feeling good, confident that is what I receive back, and then those days when my energy is low and the reverse happens.

There is such a connection within us I think, we are all connected by energy. I just wonder how that works, how others feel and think about this.

 

[Kiss Me]

I welcome you all and invite you to ponder about your life.

That sounds like all the invitation I need to come join you...........though what shall I ponder today?

 

[Cathleen]

Re: Re: "A Pondering We Shall Go......"

That sounds like all the invitation I need to come join you...........though what shall I ponder today?

I think you are "pondering" being mischievious!! Hmm, what kind of trouble can you get into my friend!!

I watched the movie Under the Tuscan Sun last week and there was a line in the movie that was great! The character that said it was a lively, eccentric lady, whose life seemed full of excitement and lustful living. I thought in the end she was really a sad shell of a person, living a facade. But the line she said was about making decisions, it was.....

"Don't you just love bad decisions?"

To me she was saying, "go with your gut", "let it rip" and see where you land. Decisions are just decisions, some good, some bad, but its the action that should be the focus, not the results only.

So, Kiss, you can decide to ponder about anything you'd like!!

 

[Kiss Me]

Re: Re: Re: "A Pondering We Shall Go......"

I'm never up to mischief Cate!!!!!!!! Whoever you've been talking to is wrong.....

I'd love to stay and ponder but I'm off for a test drive......... I'll check back later.

 

[Cathleen]

Re: Re: Re: Re: "A Pondering We Shall Go......"

I'm never up to mischief Cate!!!!!!!! Whoever you've been talking to is wrong.....

I'd love to stay and ponder but I'm off for a test drive......... I'll check back later.

Have fun!!! Let me know what you think of that car!! Talk with you soon, have a nice day, I may actually sleep! LOL

 

[done_got_old]

What do I ponder? There are so many things in life that are so difficult to understand. I usually don't spend too much time on them because I get depressed. Then there are those thoughts that are totally silly, without answers but will always bring a smile. Then there are those things that we spend so much time on, only to find failure. Why? Because we wanted it to happen but it wasn't meant to be.

Never teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and just annoys the pig.

 

[Cathleen]

What do I ponder? There are so many things in life that are so difficult to understand. I usually don't spend too much time on them because I get depressed. Then there are those thoughts that are totally silly, without answers but will always bring a smile. Then there are those things that we spend so much time on, only to find failure. Why? Because we wanted it to happen but it wasn't meant to be.

Never teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and just annoys the pig.

I like the quote! LOL

I was just reading something about being connected with life, with the intentions and energy of life. Some people are so intune with life, with nature, with thought and energy that their life is full of all that is positive. Their connection is positive even in the face of tragedy or adversity, life has difficult times but that can be a blessing too. I know my illnesses have given more to me than I'd have without them, a sense of living I'd not had before. Its as though the obstacles provide a reverence for life.

When we put low or so called "negative" energy out I think that is just what we will find coming back to us. Kind of reminds me of Robert F. Kennedy had to say:

There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not.

There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask, 'Why?' I dream of things that never were, and ask 'Why not?'

The future does not belong to those who are content with today, apathetic toward common problems and their fellow man alike, timid and fearful in the face of bold projects and new ideas. Rather, it will belong to those who can blend passion, reason and courage in a personal commitment to the great enterprises and ideals of American society.

It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.

I was the seventh of nine children. When you come from that far down you have to struggle to survive.

Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.

What is objectionable, what is dangerous, about extremists is not that they are extreme, but that they are intolerant. The evil is not what they say about their cause, but what they say about their opponents.

There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?

Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.

I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?




I think we have to remain connected to life, to nature and God to receive what we need to really see that what we want is possible and probably that we already have it within us; or at least have the necessary ingredients to achieve the goal. I just want to have peace and fullness of thoughts and actions, I'm starting to see it happening in my life. The energy or thoughts I send out are coming back with more than I'd wished could be.


See I just ponder naturally!

Hey, this thread may not go anywhere, but its worth a shot!

 

[tonitits]

Cate cool thread.

Your last comments made me ponder, what makes a thread survive for months, maybe longer and another die a very quick death? Is it that the thread makes you have to stop and think and we don't have time to do so? Or is it that others are for gathering to meet friends and just hang out? I think a little of both makes an interesting mix. We come here to visit friends and play games but I think that it is good to have a thread to make you think, unless your too tired and it makes your brain hurt!!! lol. Just pondering that thought.

Another due to the storms we have had the last couple of days....Why is it that a storm will devastate one house and destroy it to the ground, yet pass another close by and not have any damage at all?

I heard a story one time, not sure if it is true, but as you know Tx gets lots of tornados and supposedly there was a little town and they had a Walmart. It was sitting pretty much by itself at the time and the tornado picked the store up and turned it around backwards. ( The front door was now at the back of the building when entering the parking lot) And when the mgr went inside to see what kind of damage was done....nothing was moved from the shelves. Everything was in perfect condition. Nothing had fallen to the ground, etc.. Amazing, huh????

 

[Cathleen]

I'll say thats an amazing thought! Thanks for stopping in. I agree with you about certain threads and I did take some time thinking about this one. (I can't seem to stop thinking! lol) But I enjoying taking time to consider life and the matters within it. There is so much to ponder it can be mind-boggling at times, but that is interesting to me.

Regarding your thoughts on storms and damages, I've often wondered the same. I've seen the damage Mother Nature can do and am awed by the power. I am not one to be attached to "things" but know I would miss certain items, mostly those sentimental ones of course. Last year with the fires out in CA and the coverage of it made me shake my head as I saw people trying to battle it back when it was evident that they'd not win. Our need to survive is greater than our losses I think and that is a great thing!

 

[tonitits]

I'll say thats an amazing thought! Thanks for stopping in. I agree with you about certain threads and I did take some time thinking about this one. (I can't seem to stop thinking! lol) But I enjoying taking time to consider life and the matters within it. There is so much to ponder it can be mind-boggling at times, but that is interesting to me.

Regarding your thoughts on storms and damages, I've often wondered the same. I've seen the damage Mother Nature can do and am awed by the power. I am not one to be attached to "things" but know I would miss certain items, mostly those sentimental ones of course. Last year with the fires out in CA and the coverage of it made me shake my head as I saw people trying to battle it back when it was evident that they'd not win. Our need to survive is greater than our losses I think and that is a great thing!

I agree. Even during the worst storms and fires,etc.. It is so beautiful in one way, and so devastating in another. I have always been amazed it how nature works. I think that one thing that is so difficult especially with tornados is that they just come up without any warning and you sometimes do not have time to do anything but to take shelter. You can not gather up all the pics and memorabilia that might have been passed down through the generations and those things that cannot be replaced. And then of course, those that lose their lives. Which is tragic. But so many times, every year, they tell ppl what to do in emergency and if you can't see the road, don't drive there. And every year ppl do it anyway, their cars get washed away and drown or someone has to risk their lives to try to save them. Why do ppl not used common sense???

I told my brother one time I was doing an interview for a mgr position and the mgr that was interviewing me trained me when I first came to that area. She was young, like me and really not experienced, but had a college degree. She said something about learning something in a mgmt class. Well I had known that for years and to me it was common sense. My brother told me something and I have never forgot it. In fact, I think I will put it in my sig line.

"Common sense is not that common!"

 

[midwestyankee]

Cathleen, congrats on starting a worthy thread.

Lately I've been pondering why it is that some people just can't keep their word. I've been having trouble with a business supplier who can't seem to keep her commitments, but it happens elsewhere too.

How tough can it be to keep your promise? Could it be that some people are just so in love with themselves that they will say whatever they think is needed at the time to be liked? Perhaps some people think they're above the day-to-day niceties of being a civil and reliable person.

You asked what we're pondering, and here it is. Good luck with your thread.

 

[Cathleen]

Totally hear you on that Toni, common sense is not common. Its hard to phathom that too. I have a brilliant friend but she can't find her way out of a paper bag!

About readiness for storms etc, I don't have anything prepared! Shameful to admit. I wait until the storm is coming to gather things at hand, they are here but not until the pressure is on do I take the actions required. I don't have all those things in my car that "they" say one should have for an emergency. I wonder if its the old adage "it won't happen to me".

Well, it can happen, it does happen everyday to someone. I got very ill back in 2001 and had to do the "get your affairs in order" thing. Wow, what an eye opener that was, to contemplate what I had, what I wanted to be done with "things", what my wishes were for life and those left behind. It took me some time, I considered so many things and consulted with people. It was interesting to find just who I spoke with, who I choose to help me. They weren't who I would have thought prior to really having to do that exercise.

I also felt such a freedom about doing it and having it done and set. I wrote letters to family and friends about some thoughts I'd had and what I wished for with any money left to them, for their kids or whatnot. I have the letters still and recently re-read them. I need to re-write them! Death is not imminient and I am amazed at the loss of certain lessons, things I swore I'd never forget, but I know I have lost some of them. I also know I will come to them again, and when I do, it will seem familiar but I will be looking at it with different eyes. Maybe that is a gift of learning and growing.

I wish I'd kept a journal of all those insightful thoughts and memories. I remember when my Mother died, I thought I was seeing real life, true, unencumber life. I was so clear about things and knew I would never forget those lessons and feelings. But that passed too, not all of them of course, but I wish I had kept a journal about my days.

See, I just never stop! I need a labotomy somedays!!

 

[Cathleen]

Cathleen, congrats on starting a worthy thread.

Lately I've been pondering why it is that some people just can't keep their word. I've been having trouble with a business supplier who can't seem to keep her commitments, but it happens elsewhere too.

How tough can it be to keep your promise? Could it be that some people are just so in love with themselves that they will say whatever they think is needed at the time to be liked? Perhaps some people think they're above the day-to-day niceties of being a civil and reliable person.

You asked what we're pondering, and here it is. Good luck with your thread.

Thanks Yank!

I think people don't think. They use words but there is no thought or committment to back them. They become hollow and useless. I don't know why people do that but I do want to know the people that do it so I can filter their words. Kind of reminds me of our discussion about expectations. When someone routinely falls short on their promise I need to change my thoughts and expectations about their ability to follow threw. Otherwise I end up frustrated and angry at them and myself for believing once again in their lack of conviction.

Thanks for the good wishes.

 

[midwestyankee]

Thanks Yank!

I think people don't think. They use words but there is no thought or committment to back them. They become hollow and useless. I don't know why people do that but I do want to know the people that do it so I can filter their words. Kind of reminds me of our discussion about expectations. When someone routinely falls short on their promise I need to change my thoughts and expectations about their ability to follow threw. Otherwise I end up frustrated and angry at them and myself for believing once again in their lack of conviction.

Thanks for the good wishes.

Your two options are to stop having anything to do with the person or shift your expectations. Lately it seems I've been doing a heck of a lot of shifting in this area.

Next ponder: why is there air?

 

[Cathleen]

Your two options are to stop having anything to do with the person or shift your expectations. Lately it seems I've been doing a heck of a lot of shifting in this area.

Next ponder: why is there air?

I just have to say this Yank.... smartass!!!

Why is there air? So I can breath, which keeps me alive, therefore able to ponder!

 

[Kiss Me]

I just have to say this Yank.... smartass!!!

Why is there air? So I can breath, which keeps me alive, therefore able to ponder!

And why I ponder are you not asleep yet???????

 

[Guest]

Very good thread there Cate.

For the last week I have been pondering what is on the the outside of the Milky Way Galaxy since watching the Discovery Channel........

Snickers, 3 Musketeers, Hersheys maybe Reeses

 

[Cathleen]

And why I ponder are you not asleep yet???????

Ha....and you are not cleaning!!! I tried...not too hard but I tried!!

 

[Cathleen]

Very good thread there Cate.

For the last week I have been pondering what is on the the outside of the Milky Way Galaxy since watching the Discovery Channel........

Snickers, 3 Musketeers, Hersheys maybe Reeses

Sky, if you find anything out there, would you let me know please!!!!!

I've been pondering rolo's, hersey bars and pesto!!! Not at the same time mind you!!

 

[Kiss Me]

Ha....and you are not cleaning!!! I tried...not too hard but I tried!!

That's because I'm exceptionally good at it and I know all the really good hiding places for the mess.

Though seriously I'm a clean freak so it doesn't take long to tidy an already clean house.

As befits the thread Cate I've been pondering........I always wonder why when I clean one room another one becomes dirtier to compensate.

 

[Cathleen]

That's because I'm exceptionally good at it and I know all the really good hiding places for the mess.

Though seriously I'm a clean freak so it doesn't take long to tidy an already clean house.

As befits the thread Cate I've been pondering........I always wonder why when I clean one room another one becomes dirtier to compensate.

Way back when, in another lifetime, I use to smoke a certain things, I had the cleanest place around. Back in college we would get high and clean.... it took forever but there wasn't a speck of dirt in the place!!! LMAO And of course we enjoyed cleaning that way!!! I think I need a bong hit or twenty now!!! Think my docs will let me?? LOL

 

[Guest]

Way back when, in another lifetime, I use to smoke a certain things, I had the cleanest place around. Back in college we would get high and clean.... it took forever but there wasn't a speck of dirt in the place!!! LMAO And of course we enjoyed cleaning that way!!! I think I need a bong hit or twenty now!!! Think my docs will let me?? LOL

*LMAO*

Reefer madness strikes again.

I used to fall into a deep sleep after curing the munchees

 

[Cathleen]

*LMAO*

Reefer madness strikes again.

I used to fall into a deep sleep after curing the munchees

You didn't smoke enough!!! If you only smoke a joint or so, yea...munchie...sleep.... do 12 bong hits off the tokemaster and you're good to go!!! I was high all the time!!

Hey.... about the galaxy...... did you ever see the movie "Contact"? I loved that movie..... really cool stuff.

Are you going to Jaded's this weekend???

 

[Guest]

You didn't smoke enough!!! If you only smoke a joint or so, yea...munchie...sleep.... do 12 bong hits off the tokemaster and you're good to go!!! I was high all the time!!

Hey.... about the galaxy...... did you ever see the movie "Contact"? I loved that movie..... really cool stuff.

Are you going to Jaded's this weekend???

What's happening at Jadeds?

I did not plan on going to Jaded's, yet things could change.

I had seen Contact a while back.....13 years ago when it was made, might even be more years.

 

[Cathleen]

What's happening at Jadeds?

I did not plan on going to Jaded's, yet things could change.

I had seen Contact a while back.....13 years ago when it was made, might even be more years.

Could it be that long ago??!! Wow, time goes quickly. I really enjoyed that movie. But then again, look where I am.....pondering. Just like that movie....wondering about it all.

As for Jaded's..... I kind of sort of invited us all to another cookout at his house this weekend! And since he is so kind and generous he figured why not. I am not too sure of the actuality of it, I spoke with him last night in IM and he mentioned Jenn could probably be pursuaded into coming over Sunday....... so I am not too sure. If it all goes off, I will probably go down tomorrow and stay over so I don't do all the driving in a day like last weekend. Although it was worth it!! What are your plans? Give it some thought ok?